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Shipwreck! The Grand Ranger goes down off Cabo Blanco in 1971
Click: Leer esta articulo en Espanol There are many shipwrecks around the Montezuma/Malpais area, and the largest of them is the U.S.S. Typhoon, which, when wrecked off Cabo Blanco National Park in 1971, was known as the “Grand Ranger”, having been renamed the year before. Map of Cabo Blanco showing the location of the shipwreck: […]
Piedra Colorada
Twenty minutes hike north of Montezuma is a small beach, stream, and wasterfall called “Piedra Colorada” which is a fairly easy hike and a popular destination for both tourists and locals. Further past is Playa Grande, but many stop here because it’s so scenic, lots of people hang out here, and there’s more shade. A […]
Playa Carmen’s White Sand Beach
Playa Carmen is the first beach you’ll arrive at when you come down the hill from the mountains to the Santa Teresa / Malpais area of the southern Nicoya Peninsula. This is the center of the beach areas… to the south, everything is Mal Pais. To the north, you get to Santa Teresa, then Playa […]
Playa Grande of Montezuma
Playa Grande of Montezuma, not to be confused with an even more famous beach in Costa Rica, Playa Grande near Tamarindo, is a 30-40 minute walk north of town. A common destination for tourists and locals who would like to get away from the crowds (not that Montezuma’s closer beaches are ever actually crowded) but […]
Malpais Canopy Tour
The “Canopy of the Pacific” known usually as the Malpais Canopy Tour, is one of two that are in this area of Costa Rica. The Malpais canopy tour is higher and faster than the one in Montezuma, offering stunning views of the whole area, as you can see from the photo above. Nearly a mile […]
Fishermen’s Beach and Market in Malpais
Officially, the beach where the fishermen in Malpais have their boats is called “Playa Malpais”, but you’ll very rarely see anyone swimming here. It’s most notable for the fishermen who have their boats and storage here. You can book a boat for a fishing trip, or find Malpais’s only sailboat. Malpais Fish Market Many people […]
Sunset Reef – a Soul Surfer’s Paradise
Sunset Reef is one of the very best surf spots in the Mal Pais area, but few people surf it because you need a vehicle to drive to it, and most surfers staying in Santa Teresa are happy with the waves in front of their hotel or rental villa. For those who want a bit […]
Playa Los Suecos
Playa Los Suecos is a place with many names. It’s also called “The Malpais Secret Beach” or Punta Murcielago. It’s one of the most beautiful spots on the Nicoya peninsula, and a favorite of visiting photographers because it’s so photogenic. Cick for Better Quality HD VIDEO: Playa los Suecos Malpais – HD Quality A White […]
Our Community
Montezuma and Malpais have a tremendous number of very talented people from all parts of the world. Here we have artists, dancers, photographers, designers, healers, and many other professionals and amateurs who have brought their skills with them or learned here. For such an out of the way place, it’s amazing what can be accomplished […]
Tambor Adventures Minivan and Driver
You may hire driver Eduardo Gonzlez with his minivan to drive you around the area. Eduardo speaks English very well. $100 per day for Sept-Oct $250 per day for Nov-Apr $200 per day for May-Aug This doesn’t include gas. Capacity: Up to 10 people without luggage or 7 people with luggage inside the minibus Contact […]
Great Stuff
Clandestina Restaurant
My new favorite restaurant, Clandestina is not to be missed by food lovers staying anywhere near to Montezuma. Established in March 2015, Clandestina is the new kid on the block. The Oregon/Tico collaboration is a winner among locals and travelers alike, with artisan craft beers, made onsite by Butterfly Brewing Co. and delicious, exciting […]
